With a summer of relentless heat and lack of rainfall, many gardens across the UK are looking worse for wear. Many Brits have been left with brown, straw-like lawns, dry, cracked soil, and dying plants, but early autumn is actually a great time to repair.
With this in mind, MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, has compiled a list of simple ways to restore your...
New research from BuildSafe reveals that seven in ten (70%) UK DIYers cite cost as the main reason for tackling large or tricky home improvement projects themselves, but many are ending up worse off after underestimating the time, planning and expertise required, sometimes to the point of having to redo completed work entirely.
With tradespeople expected to raise their prices by 9.5...
Food prices continue to rise, with the price of food rising by over a third over the last five years by July 2025. As a result, shopping for meals has become increasingly more expensive, meaning that many Brits are opting for cheaper sources of food.
According to brand new data from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, 35 per cent of UK shoppers have considered...
Jonathan Samuels, CEO of Octane Capital , believes that despite the Government extending the deadline for all private rental stock to meet an EPC C rating from 2028 to 2030 , refurbishment finance will remain key in helping landlords meet this deadline, with an estimated £19.9bn needed to ensure all privately rented homes in England are up to standard in four years time.
New insight from Yopa reveals how home sellers entering the market in 2026 can add more than £30,000 to their property value by carrying out some basic home improvements.
Yopa looked at five easily implemented tasks that home sellers can undertake before entering the market in order to make a good first impression with buyers, as well as the boost they are thought to have on the...
With shifting seasonal trends and the powerful influence of social media, Brits are feeling the pressure to rush DIY projects to keep up with the latest aesthetics.
This may result in a lack of consideration regarding the quality and durability of products selected, something which can, in the long-term, result in additional expenses as well as time and effort.
New research from The Property DriveBuy reveals that demand for fixer-upper properties is easily eclipsing overall market demand as homebuyers demonstrate a strong appetite for renovation projects amidst ongoing affordability restrictions due to stubbornly higher mortgage rates and slow but steady house price growth.
Across England, there are currently an estimated 601,525 homes...
After an extremely dry summer, the rain has arrived and with it, signs of Autumn are appearing. While the break from relentless sun is a positive for British gardens, the changing seasons represent some dangers to our outside spaces.
An expert from MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire experts, has said that the change in weather brings with it a multitude of essential maintenance...
According to Aviva research , 7 million UK homeowners plan to renovate their homes within the next two years. And for those planning renovations, there is a growing desire to improve a home's eco-credentials, with NatWest finding that 65% of homeowners plan to improve the environmental sustainability of their home in the next 10 years.
